East London to Cape Town (ELS–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ELS–CPT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair and CemAir lead the route. The flight covers 535 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA FlySafair | 15 | 738 | 1h40-1h55 | – | – | – |
| 5Z CemAir Also: SA | 1 | CR1 | 1h40 | – | – | SA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cape Town from East London
| Metric | ELS→CPT | PLZ→CPT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ELS | – | 143 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 31 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
ELS: SAST · CPT: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in East London, it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town.
ELS–CPT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ELS to CPT
King Phalo Airport (ELS) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are connected by nonstop service from FlySafair and CemAir. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ELS to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ELS to CPT is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 535 miles (861 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via O.R. Tambo and King Shaka. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (PLZ).